The time is always right to do what is right. ~Martin Luther King Jr.~ Yesterday was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a day to remember the promise of our great country. King was a spectacular orator and an immensely talented writer. Sometimes it is easy for us...
Is Your Contract Rate too Low? JoAnne is a logistics manager for a midsize midwestern manufacturer. She’s been in logistics for a few years, so the ups and downs of the freight market aren’t new to her. But things are tough these days. Her regular contract rate...
Connected to your Freight Broker? How have you been faring during the pandemic? So many folks feel isolated. Business meetings, friendships, and family gatherings are often held online. We stream weddings and funerals from the comfort (or confinement) of our own homes. The pandemic has changed so...
Did you know that 90% of Fortune 500 companies work with a third party logistics (3PL) provider or a freight broker to handle some or all of their transportation needs? Too often only bigger companies harness the power of a 3PL because smaller manufacturers and...
Outsourced Logistics--We're Just Better Here at AM Transport, we live by the motto: BETTER not bigger. We know that in the logistics arena, having a smaller, more agile team translates into big benefits for you when you outsource your logistics to us. We start with relationships. We focus on getting...
Changing Technology in Outsourced Logistics AM Transport is a leading provider of outsourced logistics in the midwest. We strive to provide our customers and carriers with impeccable service at a great price. We do this by continually evaluating our processes, studying new technologies, and adopting and...
Customer Routed Freight What does it mean when a potential customer (a manufacturer or distributor who has freight to move) explains that their freight is customer routed? In many cases, it's a simple brush off. The person on the other end of the phone simply doesn't...
At AM Transport, we are longtime fans of and proud members of the Small Giants Community. That’s why we’re proud to announce our inclusion on the Forbes’ Small Giants list. This annual list highlights 25 “privately owned companies whose commitment to greatness over fast growth...
The global spread of Covid-19 affects every one of us. The rate of change caused by the virus upends our personal and professional lives in a myriad of ways. The truth is, when this began we didn’t think much about it. That’s not to say...
